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Joys and challinGes of werking with tHe detail-orented volonteer by David Ewald, CAE, President
One of the things attracting many of us to the world of associations is the opportunity to work with the talented, passionate and intelligent volunteers who serve as leaders of the organizations. In my 27 years in association management, I have met and served with more than 5,000 board members from many professions. As you have probably observed in your career, while every board member is different, their styles commonly fall into one of several types. Read full article

Let’s Move On! Working with Action-Oriented Volunteers by David Ewald, CAE, PresidentMany have served on boards that were immersed in a deep debate about an important topic when a member of the board impatiently declared, "let's move on!", signifying that as far as he or she was concerned, enough had been said to make a decision. Action oriented and decisive volunteers are drawn to associations, especially if they find value in the time they spend and view the organization as an appropriate outlet for their energy, enthusiasm and competitiveness. Read full article

Three Ways to Stronger Volunteer Engagementby Paul Hanscom, CAE, Director of Business Development
Dedicated, passionate volunteers are the lifeblood of your organization. They perform countless roles to assure vital work is accomplished and your mission is put into action every day. To achieve the best results, volunteers need the tools and training to be effective from day one and regular affirmation that they are a valued part of the organization. Read full article